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Good morning Chicago! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Chicago woman accused of freezing mother's body to keep benefits
  • How Chicago honored 609 fallen officers at Soldier Field vigil
  • Inside the Rogers Park shelter reshaping how Chicago heals homelessness

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain becoming heavier; humid, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Chicago Woman Hid Dead Mom In Garage Freezer To Steal SNAP, Social Security: Authorities (patch.com) — Federal authorities say a Chicago woman kept her mother's body hidden in a garage freezer for more than a year while continuing to collect the deceased woman's Social Security and SNAP benefits. The case, tied to an apartment building on West Melrose Street on the Northwest Side, now includes federal fraud charges on top of earlier local charges, highlighting serious alleged abuse of public programs in the city.
   

2. Chicago honors fallen Ofc. John Bartholomew and 608 other officers killed in duty (wgntv.com) — Chicago residents are gathering to honor Officer John Bartholomew and 608 other Chicago police officers killed in the line of duty, with his name newly added to the memorial wall. A candlelight vigil at Soldier Field brought families, officers, and city leaders together to remember their sacrifices and reflect on the life-changing injuries suffered by his partner, Officer Nelson Crespo.
   

3. A house of healing: Rogers Park shelter a safe haven for overcoming trauma (wgntv.com) — In Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, a 70-bed Northside Housing shelter is helping unhoused residents heal from deep trauma while finding stability and work. Staff use a trauma-informed approach, from the building's calming design to counseling support, offering Chicagoans like Germaine Powell a path from the streets to steady jobs and their own apartments.
   

4. 'Unsubstantiated' bomb threat delays Aragon Ballroom concert (nbcchicago.com) — A bomb threat briefly halted entry to a Steve Lacy concert at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom Wednesday night, bringing a swift response from Chicago police and the FBI. Authorities later determined the threat was not credible, allowing the show to continue, while federal officials warned that hoax threats and swatting attempts can lead to serious criminal penalties.
   

5. Beloved meal delivery coordinator at Norridge senior facility celebrates 50 years of service (cbsnews.com) — A longtime meal coordinator in nearby Norridge is being celebrated for 50 years of delivering food and friendship to seniors on Chicago's Northwest Side. She oversees thousands of meals a month, often adding personal notes and visits that brighten clients' days. Her story highlights the kind of quiet, everyday dedication that keeps older Chicagoans supported at home.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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